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does not oppose the concept of mitigation; however, approval of this conceptual PRD application will not authorize the applicant to fill these isolated and invaded wetlands. The mitigation plans will receive detailed review when the preliminary PRD is submitted, and be approved only if all environmental concerns are adequately addressed. 5. Insect Problems: The Mosquito Control District has informed staff that the subject site has one of the highest mosquito landing rates in the County. Problems with other insects, including flies, would probably be exacerbated by the horses and associated wastes. These are existing and potential problems that the developer and future residents will need to handle. County staff is working with the Mosquito Control District to ensure that any necessary easements are provided for throughout the remainder of the PRD process. The developer (and future residents) should realize that the Mosquito Control District can do little to control mosquitos and other insects at the subject site. B. Jungle Trail: The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4 to 1 to recommend approval of the PRD subject to several conditions, one of which was that the County should not conceptually approve the abandonment of a segment of the Trail until such time that the applicant demonstrates that the abandonment would not adversely affect any significant historical resource. In regards to the Jungle Trail as a public resource with histor- ical value, staff presents the the following facts and findings regarding Jungle Trail: 1. Jungle Trail, from the area of the present-day Merrill - Barber bridge to the Sebastian Inlet area, was official- ly recognized and established as a public road by the St. Lucie County Commission in 1920 via a recorded declaration. 2. The road, or at least parts of the road, were referenced in the 1920 declaration and obviously existed prior to 1920 (portions were apparently foot trails, and were not passable by automobile until the 1930's). 3. The road described in the declaration, as traced -out on a set of 1943 aerial photographs by the Historical Society, shows that the entire road segment, except for a portion just north of present-day C.R. 510, is in its 1920 configuration. 4. The southern portions of the road no longer exist or are no longer open to the public. 5. The remaining Jungle Trail, from John's Island north to its intersection with S.R. A -1-A (entire existing length) has been designated by the County in the Compre- hensive Plan as a scenic and historic road deserving protection and preservation. 6. The section of the Trail south of C.R. 510 includes a lengthy portion adjacent to the river that affords a continuous clear view of the river. The portion north of C.R. 510 includes lengthy sections through grove areas and a section that abuts the mangrove fringe adjacent to the river and the Wildlife Refuge. 7. The Trail, .in its present-day configuration, has local historical value due to: 52 FEB2 3 1988 ROOK 71 F GE 52